Newt Scamander

Newt Scamander is a British magizoologist and the protagonist of the Fantastic Beasts film series. He travels internationally studying magical creatures and becomes involved in the conflict surrounding the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald.

Newt Scamander's role and development in Fantastic Beasts

Newt is shy, compassionate, observant, and more comfortable with creatures than with social convention or political authority. He is an accomplished wizard whose greatest expertise lies in magical-creature care, tracking, containment, and the use of his enchanted suitcase habitat.

Newt Scamander's defining relationships and loyalties

His friendships with Tina Goldstein, Jacob Kowalski, and Queenie Goldstein, along with his complicated bond with Albus Dumbledore and brother Theseus, draw him into a wider war.